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The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Shaykh Ibrahim Mogra.
A farmer says EU regulations mean he will have to plough up his field boundaries, which he uses to make hay for his cattle, in order to avoid it being classed as permanent pasture. Show more
Wildlife sound recordist Chris Watson presents the rock dove. Show more
The Life Scientific
Episode 95: Anil Seth on consciousness
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Professor Anil Seth of Sussex University discusses the hard problem of understanding consciousness with Jim Al-Khalili, in front of an audience at the Hay Festival. Show more
Michael Grade, coming from a family of immigrants, is fascinated by those who risk all to find a better life in another country. He talks to Kolbassia Haoussou, who came from Chad. Show more
Woman's Hour
Female-friendly Mosque; Justine Greening; the New Female Viagra
58 minutes
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Michelle Obama is in London to promote the US president's Let Girls Learn initiative. And a look at what the UK government is doing to support education for girls around the world. Show more
The poet secretly loves Roxanne, but new recruit Christian has captured her heart. His wooing needs help. Edmond Rostand's classic play adapted by Glyn Maxwell. Stars Emily Pithon. Show more
Brett Westwood explores how the delicate, colourful yet exquisitely fragile butterfly has been eulogised through museum collections, works of art and folklore. From 2015 Show more
Minimal Impact
Episode 2: Jesus' Blood and Fluffy Clouds
30 minutes
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British composers consider how the aesthetic and techniques of minimal music migrated from the America of Steve Reich and Philip Glass to every corner of modern musical life. Show more
The new police constable is on a mission to clean up Folkestone and won't accept excuses. Show more
A report on social mobility says the polished and privileged get all the best jobs. Has your accent ever helped or hindered you in life? Show more
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Rigorous analysis of news and current affairs, presented by Martha Kearney. Show more
Napoleon is accused of turning France into a military dictatorship, of micro-managing the empire with himself as supreme leader. Historian Andrew Roberts takes a more nuanced view. Show more
Peggy offers a very decent proposal, and Elizabeth comes to the rescue. Show more
By Becky Prestwich. Affecting drama about family and faith. Rosa and her elderly father journey to Jerusalem in search of Rosa's son, who has become obsessed with Judaism. Show more
Jay and the panel are at the Phoenix Theatre, Exeter. With Masterchef winner Tim Anderson. Show more
Fi Glover's three guests share their experiences of being held hostage. Show more
The government's independent reviewer of terrorism legislation, David Anderson QC, explains why judges should have the power to authorise the interception of communications. Show more
Helen Baxendale, Helen Cross and Harriett Gilbert on books by George Monbiot, Kirsten Thorup and Julia Blackburn. From 2015. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Mark Steel visits the Renfrewshire town of Paisley to perform a bespoke stand-up show for the local residents. From 2015. Show more
Susan tickles the taste buds, and Kenton senses a conspiracy. Show more
Front Row
Jordskott; We Want You to Watch; Unfinished Art; Rebecca Dinerstein
30 minutes
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With Samira Ahmed. Including new Swedish drama Jordskott, a new play exploring internet pornography, unfinished art at the Courtauld Gallery and novelist Rebecca Dinerstein. Show more
The poet secretly loves Roxanne, but new recruit Christian has captured her heart. His wooing needs help. Edmond Rostand's classic play adapted by Glyn Maxwell. Stars Emily Pithon. Show more
File on 4
Treating Stroke: The Doctors' Dilemma
38 minutes
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Does a leading stroke treatment cause more harm than good? BBC health correspondent Adam Brimelow examines the research behind the use of clot-busting drug Alteplase. Show more
Delays in the treatment for wet macular disease and how it is affecting people in Shropshire, feedback on transferring DLA to PIP and backgammon for the visually impaired. Show more
Inside Health
Cervical Screening in Older Women; Hepatitis E in Nepal; Enlarged Prostate; Significance
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Dr Mark Porter on cervical screening in older women, concerns about a hepatitis E outbreak in Nepal that could kill pregnant women and a new technique to treat enlarged prostates. Show more
The Life Scientific
Episode 95: Anil Seth on consciousness
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Professor Anil Seth of Sussex University discusses the hard problem of understanding consciousness with Jim Al-Khalili, in front of an audience at the Hay Festival. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
The World Tonight
France v Italy - the migrants stand-off in Ventimiglia.
45 minutes
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Talks aimed at reaching migrant burden sharing deal end in Luxembourg without agreement
When Rosie loses another baby, Mazie takes over the ticket booth at the Venice movie theatre. Show more
Kevin brings you a fly, a fruit bowl, maverick street-artist Banksy and the Hallelujah Chorus. With Phil Cornwell. From August 2012. Show more
Joanna Shinn reports as the government sees off a Conservative rebellion on Europe. Peers ask where the detail is on free child care. Show more
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From the seaside resort of Ilfracombe, through Woolacombe and on to a reading in Swimbridge, the wandering poet Simon Armitage busks his way along Britain's coastal fringe. Show more
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